Apprenticeship Vacancy Details
To undertake the tasks involved within the estimating process, including - measuring and doing take offs to producing quotations for external customers. An Estimator creates quotations based on drawings, listing products and costs for customer orders.
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Closing Date: 11-04-2025
Apprenticeship Summary
Wage
£14,722.50 to £23,809.50 a year
Working week
Monday - Friday; shifts to be confirmed.
Expected duration
2 Years
Possible start date
01-06-2025
Date posted
03-03-2025
Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Reference number
1000306965
Positions
1
What will the apprentice be doing?
Reporting to and working with:
You will work within the Estimating team under the support and supervision of a dedicated mentor.
What will you do in the short term?
Initially you will spend time learning about the products we sell.
When you are confident with the products we offer, you will be shown how to review drawings provided by customers. Within the Docks team, you will be looking at drawings including; floor plans, sections and elevations and identifying where our precast Docks & Prowall products are required.
Once confident with reviewing drawings, you’ll be shown how to collate quotations, using our bespoke computer software, from here you will start to complete your own quotations under the guidance of a mentor.
You will also attend college on day release to broaden your knowledge and skillset.
What will you do in the longer term?
As you become more experienced in the role, you will be responsible for producing and managing multiple quotations whilst also learning how to convert an enquiry to an order. Whilst still supported you will have less reliance on your mentor.
You will also be introduced to other areas of the department with involvement in design, planning and production to broaden your overall knowledge.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
There are excellent opportunities for progression within the company, with a strong focus on continued learning and personal development.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Initiative Highly motivated Desire to succeed Willingness to learn
Qualifications
GCSE English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
GCSE Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
A Level Three A-levels in relevant subjects (Grade C or above) Essential
BTEC Construction and Built Environment (Grade Merit or above) Essential
Other Engineering (Grade C or above/Merit or above) Essential
Things to consider
A valid driving licence with access to a car is necessary. Unfortunately, public transport is not practical to the Weston Underwood site. You should have at least one of the following: Level 3 qualification with an overall grade equivalent of Merit. This could be a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Construction and Built Environment, three A-levels in relevant subjects or a Level 3 qualification in Engineering. An international equivalent of these is also accepted. Relevant work/industrial experience of five years (full time). If this work experience is not supported by education qualifications such as GCSEs, then a minimum proficiency in Maths and English at Level 2 needs to be evidenced.
About the employer
FP McCann is the UK’s largest manufacturer and supplier of precast concrete solutions. In Northern Ireland, we also offer Quarrying, Ready Mix, Surfacing, Dry Silo Mortar, Construction and FP McCann Homes. From our 12 UK-based manufacturing facilities, FP McCann offers an extensive range of quality precast concrete solutions that include drainage and water management, tunnels and shafts, rail, power and infrastructure, walling, fencing, agricultural, flooring, filter bed systems, bespoke precast, tanks and chambers, dock leveller pit systems, box culverts, building products and architectural & structural products. At FP McCann, we can customise our solutions to ensure they create maximum value for your project, accommodating your site conditions, design requirements and construction needs.
Employer
FP MCCANN LIMITED
https://fpmccann.co.uk/
Address
Bullhurst Lane
Weston Underwood
Derbyshire
Training
Training provider
DCG
Contact
DCG
Apprenticeship Advanced
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